Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2021

Bernd Leno has been impressed with Martin Odegaard during the midfielder’s first few days with Arsenal, and he thinks the fans should be excited.

Southend United are set to make a late decision on the future of Arsenal’s James Olayinka, who is currently injured with his loan deal expiring this month.

Matteo Guendouzi is remaining with Hertha BSC for the rest of the season, despite changes in management and a new midfield signing.

Ben Sheaf looks to be closing in on his permanent move to Coventry City, after making his 25th loan appearance for them on Saturday.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ loan options appear to be narrowing, with a couple of the leading clubs seemingly now ruled out of the race.

17-year-old midfielder Charlie Patino made his u23 debut for Arsenal as they drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur on Friday.

Konstantinos Mavropanos helped VfB Stuttgart keep a clean sheet in his first start for the club in over a month on Friday.

As Arsenal prepare to face Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, some information is emerging about which players might be involved.

Mikel Arteta insists Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe can play together, and even when they don’t, it’s not about pushing anyone out of the team.

Martin Odegaard has confirmed he could have signed for Arsenal when he was just 15, and he thinks his eventual move was ‘meant to be’.

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji will sign his first professional contract with Arsenal in the summer, according to a report on social media.

There’s positive news on developments with Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe in the last 24 hours, ahead of Saturday’s Manchester United clash.

Joe Willock is the latest name in the mix for a January loan move, amid concerns over the opportunities available for him at Arsenal right now.

Arsenal goalkeeper Dejan Iliev has returned to the club this week after the conclusion of his short-term loan to Shrewsbury Town.

Reiss Nelson could still go out on loan before the end of the January transfer window, according to Mikel Arteta in his latest press conference.

Reiss Nelson is expected to move out on loan before the January deadline, but he’d prefer a move to mainland Europe over the Championship.

West Bromwich Albion and a top-four Premier League side are pushing to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan in the next few days.

Arsenal are planning to assess the situations of loan signings Mat Ryan and Martin Odegaard this summer, with a view to possible permanent deals.

Manchester United made Gabriel Magalhaes a more lucrative financial offer to join them, but the player preferred to join Mikel Arteta’s project.

Fabrizio Romano denies that AS Monaco are in talks to take Lucas Torreira on loan for the rest of the season.